Fucidin Ointment - ointment Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) 2% Topical - 20mg/gm 1 15gm tube(s) / 15gm tube Leo Pharmaceutical Products, Denmark Introduction: Fucidin Ointment is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Fucidin Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only and should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Don't use more than you need as it won't clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must... Uses of Fucidin Ointment: Bacterial skin infections Side effects of Fucidin Ointment: Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) How to use Fucidin Ointment: This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. How Fucidin Ointment works: Fucidin Ointment is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading. Indication: Fusidate Ointment is indicated for treatment of, skin infections caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacterium minutissimum and other Fusidate sensitive organisms. The most important indications being: impetigo, boils, abscess, acne vulgaris,, varicose ulcers, skin grafts, hidradenitis, infected wounds, sycosis barbae, paronychia, folliculitis, carbuncles, erythrasma. Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily. Child Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily. Contraindication: Known hypersensitivity to Fusidic acid, severe hepatic failure. Mode of Action: Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis. Precaution: Prolonged treatment should be avoided. Liver impairment. Pregnancy. Caution should be observed when applying Fusidate Ointment near the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye. Side Effect: Fusidate Ointment is remarkably well tolerated, and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions. Rashes and irritation. Interaction: Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.